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The Colts Neck Business Association has partnered with the Lakewood Blue- Claws to host its first Colts Neck Day on May 22 at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood.

“This marks a new era in the relationship between the business community, the Township Committee and the citizens,” said Raymond Shebell, president of the CNBA. “It shows a strong unity between all three groups going forward into a bright future for the township.”

Josh Feinberg, regional sales manager for the BlueClaws and a CNBA member, said this is the first time the minor league baseball franchise has partnered with a local business organization in this nature.

The BlueClaws are offering discounted tickets to Colts Neck residents and business owners for the 4:05 p.m. game against the West Virginia Power. Call Feinberg at 732- 901-7000, ext. 174, for more information.

The Colts Neck Township Committee passed a resolution on Jan. 27 to formalize its support for the event. Deputy Mayor Jim Schatzle, a CNBA member who also owns a local business called Team Life, encouraged residents to attend the game.

“Attending a baseball game is a great way to get the kids out,” Schatzle said. “Now it will also allow people to get to know all the great businesses and services we provide in Colts Neck.”

The following CNBA member companies will have display tables set up on the main concourse of FirstEnergy Park to promote their businesses: Knipfing Asphalt Solutions of Colts Neck; Critelli and Kilbride of Holmdel; CareOne at Holmdel; AXAAdvisors of Manasquan; Colts Neck Orthodontics and Invisalign; Creative Environments of Jackson; Studio V Mind, Body and Soul of Colts Neck; Country Day School of Colts Neck; Delicious Orchards of Colts Neck, and Appleback Screen Printing and Embroidery of Lincroft.

The Colts Neck High School Junior ROTC drill team will perform during the pre-game show.

Arrow Environmental Services, Morganville, was named a “Company to Watch” in 2010 in the January edition of PCT magazine. President Stewart Lenner attributes the success of his business to consistency, which he said was a founding principle nearly 40 years ago and remains one today.

The BounceU of Marlboro, 165 Amboy Road, was recently awarded the Platinum Circle Award at the BounceU Franchise Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The BounceU Platinum Circle Award recognizes Steve and Stephanie Pepper for making more than $1 million in sales during 2009.

The BounceU franchise convention, which took place on Feb. 28 through March 2 was attended by BounceU franchisees from all around the country.

The BounceU of Marlboro specializes in creating a private party experience for children, mom’s clubs, sports teams, and other events featuring interactive indoor inflatable equipment.

Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices and the New York-based All Pro Eating announce the first Little Jimmy’s National Italian Ice Eating Championship slated to take place on June 19 at Raceway Park, Old Bridge. The competition will take place as part of the 35th annual Snap-on Tools Night of Thrills presented by P.C. Richard and Son. In addition to the eating competition, the night will include an array of motorsports events geared toward the whole family, including jet cars blazing down the quartermile track at more than 300 mph, wheelstanders, pro mods and monster trucks.

Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer, P.A., has announced that Monmouth County residents and Wilentz attorneys Barry A. Cooke of Avon, Darren M. Gelber and Edward T. Kole, both of Manalapan, Stuart A. Hoberman of Morganville, Lynne M. Kizis of Manasquan, Vincent P. Maltese of Colts Neck, Hesser G. McBride Jr. of Middletown, David M. Wildstein of Long Branch, and Jay J. Ziznewski of Holmdel have been selected for inclusion on the 2010 “New Jersey Super Lawyers” list.

In addition, Peter A. Greenbaum of Allentown, John E. Hogan of Shrewsbury, Todd E. Lehder of Fair Haven, Alyson M. Leone of Hazlet and Joseph J. Russell Jr. of Manasquan have been selected for inclusion on the “Rising Stars” list. The lists were published in the April 2010 edition of New Jersey Monthly and New Jersey Super Lawyers.

Only 5 percent of lawyers in the state are named in the Super Lawyers list and they represent a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. Additionally, only 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are named to the Rising Stars list representing up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 years old or younger, or who have practiced for 10 years or less.

Drs. Michael Greller and Gregg Berkowitz of the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) have teamed up at the Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey in Freehold to provide knee replacement solutions for the younger set, using the latest technology — solutions that give those who have an active lifestyle greater mobility and less pain than was ever possible before. Greller and Berkowitz specialize in cartilage by combining the latest minimally invasive advances in technology, imaging, joint implants, and resurfacing to repair knee damage. Details: 732-720-2555.

The Howell Chamber of Commerce Professional Assistants’ Luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. April 21 at the Chapter House, 1454 Route 9 south, Howell. The event provides a way for bosses to thank their staff for their dedication and hard work. For $25 per person, the event includes lunch, music and entertainment, as well as a cash bar and raffle prizes. Piper Williams will provide dance lessons, and vendor tables will provide information and give-aways. Details and tickets: 732-363- 4114.

Le Tip of Manalapan, a business networking group, meets at Katy’s Kafe, 460 Route 520, in the A&P shopping center in Marlboro, at 7 a.m. every Thursday. Details: 732-890-0885.